Anxiety can often feel like an overwhelming presence, impacting our daily lives in countless ways. However, overcoming anxiety can unlock doors to a world of opportunities and joy. Let’s delve into the profound benefits of overcoming different types of anxiety and how these changes can transform your life. Social Anxiety: Stepping Out with Confidence Social […]
I want to shed light on the diverse experiences of individuals living with anxiety. Anxiety disorders can manifest in various forms, such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and social anxiety disorder, each affecting people in unique ways. Today, we will read the personal stories of four anxiety sufferers: Sophia, […]
The Double-Edged Sword : Should your therapist suffer from anxiety? When seeking help for your anxiety, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Can a therapist who personally battles anxiety offer deeper empathy and understanding, or does their struggle potentially hinder your healing process? Ideally, you want someone who understands your struggles, but you also […]
I think it’s time for you to take charge of anxious thoughts and reclaim control over your mind, don’t you? We all know how anxiety can weigh us down and hold us back, but by challenging and re-framing those negative thoughts, you can break free from its grasp. Here are some practical strategies that will […]
Anxiety is a common mental health challenge that affects individuals across various age groups. In particular, the majority of my clients are between 20 and 45 years old, and they often face unique stressors that can contribute to anxiety. According to recent studies, anxiety disorders are prevalent in this age range, with approximately 30% of individuals […]
As you scroll through post after post on social media pages, or the next time you’re talking with friends, look for the word or bring up the topic of ‘anxiety’ and I can almost guarantee you’ll find yourself confronted by other people who seem to wear their own anxiety like a badge of honour. From […]
As if your anxiety is not bad enough already… What happens if you become nervous about anxiety itself? More often, nowadays, my clients tell me about how their anxiety about anxiety adds to the original anxiety, and so escalates the discomfort; but this isn’t even the worst part. The most destructive part of secondary anxiety […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) We all experience stress, and recovery is a natural process that takes time and often doesn’t require any assistance. However, certain traumatic and frightening events trigger a reaction which can last for months, years, decades and even a lifetime. This is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD for short, it presents both […]
Anxiety often starts as a build up of worrying thoughts followed by, feeling overwhelmed and then the physical symptoms begin. Sometimes the worry can even leads to a full-blown panic attacks… and they’re horrible.
Occasionally you notice the physical symptoms first because you’re unaware that your subconscious mind (that’s the emotional, memory filled part) is going over and over something that’s happened in your past – that you fear will happen again.
The attacks usually produce heart palpitations, extreme sweating, blushing, shaking, nausea and sometimes if you’re really unlucky… actual vomit.
If you’re beginning to panic while at home, here’s what to do:
The festive holidays will soon be upon us and this period is almost always among the top 20 most stressful events of life – sometimes as high as fifth or sixth. Other events are infrequent (deaths, marriage, divorce and even house moves), but Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Las posadas and even New Year stress […]
What happens if you’re feeling anxious, about to panic but don’t have half an hour to calm down with meditation… Here are some quick-fire ways to drop the ANXIETY and refocus your mind. DISTRACTION You’re in a queue in cafe, your coffee’s almost ready and suddenly, you’re overcome with anxiety. Did you remember to ask […]
Your alarm blares for the umpteenth time. Snooze button, abused. You’re late for work, skip breakfast, and spill coffee on your suit. At the office, you call customers who aren’t interested. You push for new leads, but they choose your biggest competitor. You keep going, driven by quotas to support your family. If you’re in […]
Feeling anxious and not sure how to deal with it? Everyone experiences Anxiety from time to time. Sometimes, it involves both physical and mental symptoms that create even more stress. Here are 3 quick tips that can give you immediate relief: FOCUS When you’re anxious, your mind isn’t focused on NOW. It’s racing back into […]
A celebrity may project an image of success and control, living an enviable lifestyle in the mainstream media. But even some global superstars, models, actors and sporting heroes suffer anxiety. They’re only people, after all. Here are just a few famous names explaining what helps when they feel anxious. 1) Singer Adele always seems perfectly […]
Sometimes you have little, to no, control over the things that happen to you or around you. Do you find yourself obsessively trying to gain enough control over others, or the situations you find yourself in, in a vain attempt to prevent bad things from happening? Or… Do you become anxious and worry about literally […]
